Opportunity Information: Apply for 14PR07
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- The National Institute of Corrections in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strategic Essentials for the Advancement of Organizational Knowledge and Expertise" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.601 CorrectionsTraining and Staff Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 18, 2014 and posted on Jul 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 13, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- An eligible applicant is any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual or team with expertise in the described areas.
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Opportunity Summary:
Strategic Essentials for the Advancement of Organizational Knowledge and Expertise (NIC Opportunity Number 14PR07) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) to support a 12-month cooperative agreement focused on preserving and strengthening organizational knowledge in the face of widespread generational retirements. The core concern behind the project is the "massive loss" of both individual expertise and collective institutional memory that can occur when large numbers of experienced staff leave at once, especially in high-stakes environments like correctional systems where continuity, safety, and effective operations depend heavily on seasoned judgment, established practices, and informal know-how that is not always captured in manuals or policies.
Under this cooperative agreement, the selected applicant will work collaboratively with the NIC Prisons Division to produce several deliverables, with the central product being a white paper. That white paper is expected to provide a comprehensive review of current research and published literature addressing the impacts and implications of knowledge loss tied to retirement waves. In practical terms, this means synthesizing what is already known across relevant fields (such as corrections, public administration, workforce development, organizational learning, knowledge management, and leadership succession) and translating it into a usable, corrections-relevant analysis. The emphasis is on understanding what happens to organizations when expertise walks out the door, how that affects performance and decision-making, and what strategies are considered effective for retaining, transferring, or rebuilding critical knowledge.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, signaling that NIC anticipates active involvement in the work rather than a hands-off funder role. The project period is 12 months and was intended to begin no later than September 13, 2014, indicating a relatively fast start and a clear expectation that the applicant can quickly mobilize research, writing, and coordination with NIC staff. Only one award was expected, making this a single-recipient effort rather than a multi-award program. The maximum funding amount (award ceiling) is $50,000, with no stated minimum (award floor of $0), and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the financial barrier to participation for smaller organizations or individuals who have the right expertise.
Eligibility is intentionally broad. NIC lists eligible applicants as any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team with expertise in the areas described. That means universities, nonprofit organizations, consulting groups, professional associations, and independent subject-matter experts could all potentially apply, as long as they can credibly demonstrate capability in researching and synthesizing literature and producing high-quality written deliverables aligned with corrections workforce and organizational needs.
Administratively, the opportunity is tied to CFDA number 16.601 (Corrections Training and Staff Development), which aligns with NIC's mission to build corrections capacity through training, technical assistance, and knowledge resources. The opportunity was posted July 18, 2014, and the application deadline (original and current closing date) was August 13, 2014, with the archive date listed as September 12, 2014. NIC also stresses correct use of the opportunity number "14PR07" in multiple places in the application package: in the cover letter reference line, on Standard Form 424 (section 11) alongside the proposal title, and in the right-justified header of the proposal. This kind of instruction typically matters for internal routing and compliance screening, so it is presented as a required formatting and identification element.
For access issues or application-related help, NIC provided a point of contact: Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, at (202) 353-0484, with the note that she can be contacted if an applicant has difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, along with a reference to "technical form questions." Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted, short-duration, research-and-synthesis project meant to help corrections leaders and stakeholders understand the risks of retirement-driven knowledge loss and identify evidence-informed approaches to protect organizational capability and expertise over time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Strategic Essentials for the Advancement of Organizational Knowledge and Expertise opportunity (NIC Opportunity Number 14PR07)?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). It supports a 12-month cooperative agreement focused on preserving and strengthening organizational knowledge and expertise in the face of widespread generational retirements, particularly within corrections environments.
What problem is this project trying to address?
The project is driven by concern about the "massive loss" of individual expertise and collective institutional memory when large numbers of experienced staff retire around the same time. In high-stakes settings like correctional systems, this kind of knowledge loss can affect continuity, safety, and effective operations, especially when important know-how is informal and not fully captured in written policies or manuals.
What type of funding mechanism is this: grant or cooperative agreement?
This award is structured as a cooperative agreement. That indicates NIC expects to be actively involved in the work rather than serving as a hands-off funder.
How long is the project period?
The project period is 12 months.
When was the project expected to start?
The project period was intended to begin no later than September 13, 2014, reflecting an expectation of a relatively fast start and an ability to quickly mobilize research, writing, and coordination with NIC staff.
How many awards were expected to be made under this opportunity?
Only one award was expected, meaning this was planned as a single-recipient effort rather than a multi-award program.
What is the maximum funding amount for this award?
The award ceiling (maximum funding amount) is $50,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated (an award floor of $0 is listed).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. NIC lists eligible applicants as any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team with expertise relevant to the project. Examples could include universities, nonprofit organizations, consulting groups, professional associations, and independent subject-matter experts, as long as they can credibly demonstrate capability aligned with the work.
What is the primary deliverable expected from the selected applicant?
The central product is a white paper developed collaboratively with the NIC Prisons Division.
What should the white paper cover?
The white paper is expected to provide a comprehensive review of current research and published literature on the impacts and implications of knowledge loss tied to retirement waves. It should synthesize what is known across relevant fields and translate it into a usable, corrections-relevant analysis, including what happens when expertise leaves an organization, how performance and decision-making are affected, and what strategies are considered effective for retaining, transferring, or rebuilding critical knowledge.
Which topic areas are considered relevant to this project?
The opportunity references fields such as corrections, public administration, workforce development, organizational learning, knowledge management, and leadership succession as relevant to the literature review and synthesis.
Which NIC office/division is involved in the work?
The selected applicant is expected to work collaboratively with the NIC Prisons Division.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 16.601, Corrections Training and Staff Development.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 18, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was August 13, 2014.
What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date is listed as September 12, 2014.
Why is the opportunity number 14PR07 emphasized, and where should it be used?
NIC stresses correct use of the opportunity number 14PR07 for identification, routing, and compliance screening. The number should be included in multiple places in the application package: in the cover letter reference line, on Standard Form 424 (Section 11) alongside the proposal title, and in the right-justified header of the proposal.
What is Standard Form 424 (SF-424) used for in this application?
NIC specifically instructs applicants to include the opportunity number 14PR07 on SF-424, Section 11, alongside the proposal title, as part of required application identification details.
What should an applicant do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
NIC provided a point of contact for access issues: Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, who can be contacted if an applicant has difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
Who is the contact person for technical form questions or access issues, and how can they be reached?
The contact listed is Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, reachable at (202) 353-0484. The listing notes she can be contacted regarding difficulty accessing the announcement electronically and for technical form questions.
What is the overall purpose of this project in practical terms for corrections agencies?
The opportunity is designed as a targeted, short-duration research-and-synthesis effort to help corrections leaders and stakeholders understand the risks of retirement-driven knowledge loss and identify evidence-informed approaches to protect organizational capability and expertise over time.
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